Mary Ellen Hill~Storyteller

Choose From My Three Other Offerings of...

Traditional Storytelling, FAD PAD, or Workshops, Classes and Retreats

that would best suit your event or celebration

1. Traditional Storytelling

I tell
a wide varietyof
fairy tales, folktales and creation myths from
around the world. You can choose traditional tales, such as "Thumbelina","Snow White", "Three Billy Goats Gruff" and "Rumpelstiltskin", or
choose lesser-known tales, such as, "Why Sun and Moon Live in the Sky", "The
Silver River", "The Magic Lake at the End of the World" and "The Hunter and the Tiger". I
have over 80 stories to choose from.

"The Paper Plate Angel", is an original story, I created
because I needed a modern day story of a child who celebrates Winter Solstice, Hanukkah and Christmas. This story includes
an art project of an actual paper plate angel.

I also found that when I tell stories at birthday parties some children have favorite animals or things
that are not in any of my stories. So I created an original, interactive story,"The Magical Birthday (train, dragon, submarine, whale...)", in which the children help me
tell the story by adding other characters and places as they travel on their birthday ride.

THESE DATES ARE ALL OSUD SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
After-care from 3-5:30 pm is available at $6 per half-hour.

WINTER FUN DAY:January 30, Friday, 9-3, $75 Come and make play dough creatures, plant sugar snap peas to take home and prepare the FAD PAD garden for winter and spring crops.

STITCHING TIME:February 16, Monday, 9-3, $75 Come and learn or brush up on your hand stitching talents. Bring some things that need mending and a stuffy you want to make clothes for. There will be plenty of fabric for all!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAD PAD::May 22, Friday, 10-4, $75, before-care from 8:30-10 available at $6 per half hour. Party from 4-5!

The FAD PAD is 4 years old! Come and make birthday signs, banners, cards, hats and lots and lots of cupcakes. Then we will have a party from 4:00-5:00 for all FAD PAD fans and Supporters!!

Reservations are required.
These Playshops are for children in K-6th grade.
8 Children maximum.
All art, gardening and cooking supplies are included in the class fees.
There will also be plenty of time for free play, climbing Bob (the loquat tree), exploring the gardens and the enchanted and forbidden forests!Scholarships and payment plans are available.

Registration

Please fill out the Registration Form and email to mehstores@netzero.com or mail to:
Mary Ellen Hill, 7548 Circle Hill Drive, Oakland, CA 94605.If your child has already been to the FAD PAD, you do not need to do this unless your contact information has changed.

The cost per session is $75.A $25 non-refundable deposit is due for each class - this will hold your spot.
If you cancel for any reason, you will not get a refund.
If you have paid in full and cancel, the balance of tuition will be used for a future FAD PAD play shop or camp session.

Session 1: June 15 - 19 + StarwitZ : Harry Potter Camp
Session 2: June 22 - 26 + StarwitZ : Harry Potter Camp
This summer we will focus on "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix". We will delve into the magical and imaginary realm of witches and wizards through art,
play and drama. Some of the activities include: wands & spell work; Hogwarts Express, the Sorting Hat; fighting off dementors, Quidditch, #12 Grimmauld Place,
attending the DA and the Department of Mysteries quest. Headmistress ME has been a Harry Potter fan since 1997!

Session 3: June 29-July 2 + (M-TH) $300 + BOTBOT Camp (a bit of this & a bit of that)
Come and enjoy some FAD PAD favorites: sewing, cooking, gardening, and various art projects plus general goofing around! Mary Ellen has so many activities she
likes to do with campers - she cannot choose one!

Session 4: July 20-24 + Adoptees Connecting Camp (ACC) (6-14 ages)
This session is for adopted children who want to share and explore their adoption in a supportive and playful way with other adoptees. All campers
will have many opportunities to celebrate their particular life journey as an adopted person through various art forms: writing, drawing, cooking,
yoga, storytelling, mindfulness and drama. Mary Ellen was adopted as an infant and has been exploring adoption in various ways for many years.

Session 5: July 27-31 + Fairy Camp
Session 6: August 3-7 + Fairy Camp
Calling all fairy fans! Flower and tree fairies await your arrival! We will make fairies and fairy furniture using clay, paper, nuts, wood and fabric. Baking
and making treats for our fairy tea party will be another activity. We will also spend time playing with fairy costumes, puppets and toys. Since she was a little
girl in Indiana, Mary Ellen has enjoyed play acting with her neighbor friends and looks forward to meeting more fair

Session 7: August 10-14 + Gardening and Cooking Camp (organic, gluten-free & vegetarian food)
Come explore Mary Ellen's big, magical backyard! Campers will harvest organic fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers that we will use for our yummy cooking projects. Mary Ellen has enjoyed creating recipes and trying them out since she was a youngster and loves to grow her own food.

Session 8: August 17-21 + BOTBOT Camp (a bit of this & a bit of that)
Come and enjoy all the favorites before summer is over: mosaics, drama, cooking, gardening, and various art projects plus general goofing around! Art
show and one-of-a kind camper performances on Friday!

I will send a confirmation and the FAD PAD Release form will be emailed to you once you sign up.

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A WORD ABOUT NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS:
Your $75 non-refundable deposit holds your child's spot for camp.
If you cancel before April 5, half of your deposit will be returned.
If you cancel after April 5, none of your deposit will be returned.
If you have another child at camp, the deposit will not go towards their tuition.

Your balance of tuition ($300) will be due in May 2015.
Further information about FAD PAD Summer camps will be sent at this time.

Before and After Care
M-F Before-care is available from 8:30-9:00 $6 per half-hour
After-care is available from 3-5:30. $6 per half-hour.
Payments for after-care will be due when the of balance of tuition is due in May.

I offer various classes, workshops and retreats for teachers, parents, and anyone
interested in storytelling. Choose from the following three or I
can create a new one, tailored to your group.

A. Our Common Origin Story

Learning the Story of the Universe

This program uses a variety of academic teaching techniques. Handouts and
materials are given which can be used in your classroom, center, community, etc.

Incorporating the Story of the Universe into your Life

Practical applications of how this story brings insight into your life are presented. Through
experiential exercises, such as walking the Cosmic Spiral Walk, the teachings from the story become relevant to your life.

B. Making Stories Come Alive

Awakening Your Story : Learning How to Tell Stories

Learn the nuts and bolts of how to tell a story. Lecture, discussions, demonstrations, handouts
and a bibliography, practiced in a supportive atmosphere,
will assist you in finding, developing and telling a story.

Story Playshop

Learn theater games, movement, improvisation, word play, and other fun activities that
spark interest in stories. Explore different ways to share stories with others in an engaging manner.

Incorporating Stories into your Curriculum

Learn the different ways stories can be woven into your studies. Find out
which stories will complement and enhance your teaching style.

C. Custom Tailored Programs

I can also create a custom tailored program to meet your specific needs.